048 Arise, Shine! For Your Light Has Come [God is Talking to You!!]

Jesus truly was the light of the world while He was here. But now, you are! He has risen over you. Jesus’ glory rests on you and shines through your life. Be especially radiant this Christmas! And expect to influence people. “Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”

Isaiah 60:3 NIV

 Around the world Christmas lights are shining. We light our homes, trees, and neighborhoods in celebration of the true light who came to the world. Many have lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas, but wise men still follow the light.

God Told Isaiah: A great light is coming.

Over 2,700 years ago, a prophet named Isaiah wrote a prophecy about a great light that was coming into the world to save mankind. God told Isaiah:

The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light;

Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them.

Isaiah 9:2 NASB

And that light will rise upon you. 

 Isaiah 6:1-3 NIV:

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.

See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples,

but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.

Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

A great light in the heavens announced Jesus’ arrival. 

Before Jesus was born, a great star appeared in the heavens, declaring that he was coming. Isaiah’s 700-year-old prophecy came to pass. The Light of the World had come into the world as a human baby. (Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 NIV)

John the Baptist testified that the light was coming.

 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. John 1:7 NIV

Jesus came as light which pushes back the darkness. 

The Word [Jesus] gave life to everything that was created,

    and his life brought light to everyone.

5 The light shines in the darkness,

    and the darkness can never extinguish it.

John 1:4-5 NLT

Jesus’ radiant glory was revealed.

Luke 9:29-31 TPT

And when he was crucified, the world went dark. The Light of the World was dying.

 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock.  At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”

 … Then Jesus shouted out again, and he released his spirit. 

See Matthew 27:4546, 50-54 NLT

All who believe in Jesus are saved and they become the light of the world. 

Instead of one light, Jesus radiates through each of us who have faith in the Son of God.

Talking to believers, Jesus said: “You are the light of [Christ to] the world. … Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16 AMP

Activation:

Every time you see a Christmas light, think of the true Light of the world. And carry His Light to others this Christmas. Be the Light of the World to your family, friends and coworkers.

Show others the goodness of God. Demonstrate godliness in all you say and do. Do good deeds that will bring Glory and honor to Jesus this Christmas.

Have an awesome Christmas!